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P298 RUA

1997 Toyota Camry

Red Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,533 mi
Last recorded235,533 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Camry105,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelCamry
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 235,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 224,855 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 224,855 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 211,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 199,998 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 184,492 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Camry?

Based on 91,186 MOT tests across 12,788 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,789
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
12,788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,605
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,783
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,058
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,989
position lamp(s) not working 1,709
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P298 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Camry in Red with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Camry models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 105,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Camry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P298 RUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Camry typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Camry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P298 RUA registered?

P298 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Camry, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P298 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 RUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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